Protecting Supply Chains: Lawmakers Fight Freight Fraud

In recent years, the freight and retail industries have faced rising threats of fraud and organized crime. To tackle this, lawmakers have proposed new bills. The Safeguarding Our Supply Chains Act and the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023 aim to secure goods along the supply chain and help law enforcement fight back. These bills have been sponsored by key federal legislators. After the 2024 elections, many of these lawmakers will still be in office, ready to support these initiatives.The Safeguarding Our Supply Chains Act focuses on preventing theft and fraud along supply routes. It targets sophisticated crime schemes that disrupt the movement of goods. Meanwhile, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023 (CORCA) is designed to protect the retail sector from large-scale theft operations. Both bills are part of a broader effort to secure domestic supply chains and enhance law enforcement capabilities. Through these legislative efforts, lawmakers hope to safeguard the integrity of the supply chain and combat the growing threats of fraud and organized crime. These bills not only focus on the current issues but also look ahead to future challenges that may arise in these sectors. The support of lawmakers after the 2024 elections will be crucial in passing and implementing these measures effectively.